“Separated,” which MSNBC broadcasts Saturday night, documents the now-disgraced government policy of the first Trump administration of separating illegal immigrant children at the border from their parents. When the courts ordered it stopped, “5,500 children were separated,” according to the American Civil Liberties Union. “With as many as between 1,300 and 1,400 without confirmed reunifications.”

“Cassoulet, that best of bean feasts, is everyday fare for a peasant but ambrosia for agastronome.” ~ Julia Child When winter heads our way, bringing chilly temperatures and close, dark nights, my thoughts turn to Cassoulet, the iconic comfort food from southwestern France. It has it all – juicy beans, duck leg confit, sausages and

Belgian endive leaves are an inviting vessel to hold a wide assortment of flavorful fillings. I like to call these appetizers “boats,” and stuff them with a mix of parsley, green olives, toasted walnuts or pecans, and feta cheese. Pomegranate molasses adds a lovely sweet-sour spark to the mix. It’s sold at Middle Eastern markets

Your kitchen will smell heavenly as these ginger spice cookies are baking. They are a nice addition to a holiday table and are Santa’s favorite cookie according to a recent poll. These are good keepers too and freeze well. TAG GOES HERE Ginger Spice Cookies INGREDIENTS 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda ¼